Well, it only means that it is written... The fact remains that while the teachings of Christ and His apostles recorded in the Scripture are to be obeyed, they are not the entire set of instruction that the Church has for us. There is no verse that would say that the scripture is the complete and entire rule of faith. There is, however, a record in the scripture about Christ sending His apostles to teach, and neither in that magnificent text, no any other does Christ instruct them to write the scripture and then teach from the scripture alone.
thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose upon earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven. (Matthew 16:18-20)
Observe: the Church binds on earth and in heaven. Is something similar said about the scripture?
Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying: All power is given to me in heaven and in earth. Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world. (Matthew 28:18-20)
Observe: the commission for the Apostolic Church is to teach. There is no clause in there about the scripture alone being the teaching method.
the Paraclete, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring all things to your mind, whatsoever I shall have said to you (John 14:26)
Observe: the Holy Ghost instructs the Apostolic Church directly at all times.
It isn't the words Jesus is speaking about but the repetition of them
No, He does not teach against repetitions, -- we discussed that. So what is it in the Prayer of St. Michael that smacks of pagan prayers in any way? What is it in Hail Mary or any other prayer of the Rosary that has pagan content? It is not a complicated question. Please answer.
If you are asking God to use the archangel Michael to do something for you, shouldn't you be praying TO God and not the angel??
Because I am asking Archangel Michael to join me in that prayer.
the reason Mary could speak to Gabriel was because he was RIGHT THERE WITH HER! She could SEE him
The important fact is that she had a conversation, not that she has eye contact. I can likewise have a conversation with any angel if the angel chooses to converse. So I pray to angels often, and everyone who believes in Christ should, too.
Well...
In the name of Adonai the God of Israel:
May the angel Michael be at my right,
and the angel Gabriel be at my left;
and in front of me the angel Uriel,
and behind me the angel Raphael...
and above my head the Sh'khinah (Divine Presence).
Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.